General Information

• Name: Steering & Suspension
• Discipline: Automotive Mechanics (AUTO)
• Units (Credits): 4
• Schedule History: See when this course was offered over the last three years.
• Transfer Information: Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
• Academic Division: Technology

Prerequisites and Recommended Courses

• Prerequisites: AUTO 101 or consent of instructor

Course Outline

I: Catalog Course Description

Diagnosis/service of suspension components including shocks, springs, ball joints, manual and power steering system and four wheel alignment are some areas covered. Prepares students for ASE certification.
Note: Non-transferable for a NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

II: Course Objectives

Understand the principles, design, and construction of steering suspension systems.

Demonstrate a working knowledge of the maintenance of steering suspension systems.

Understand safety, use of manuals, hand tools, power tools, and hand-held test instruments.

III: Course Linkage

Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

This course is a requirement in the Associate of Applied Science Automotive Mechanics Program and in the Automotive Mechanics Certificate of Achievement.

The mission of the Associate of Applied Science degree in Automotive Mechanics is to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the current automotive environment.

This course addresses the following AAS degree student learning outcomes:

• Understand the steering and suspension systems subject matter.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of current practices in the automotive field